We decided we need to add a combine to our farm.  Our current custom harvester has done a great job, but we need to have the flexibility to do our own ground and add the option of custom harvesting on our own.  We want either a Gleaner or Cashe IH, leaning toward a red machine.  Our mechanic gave us his thoughts on the Case IH versus Gleaner, he leans towards the Axial Flows due to the fewer moving parts and the design compared to the Gleaners.

We want to have a 6 row head and 20/25 head since we have smaller fields and actually have small gates to deal with for some landlords.  What are your thoughts comparing the Case-IH and Gleaners for a small farm as a first machine?

Jim